Five Must-Have Accessories When Traveling Off the Beaten Path

#leftcontainerBox {
float:left;
position: fixed;
top: 60%;
left: 70px;
}
#leftcontainerBox .buttons {
float:left;
clear:both;
margin:4px 4px 4px 4px;
padding-bottom:2px;
}
#bottomcontainerBox {
width: 50%;
padding-top: 1px;
}
#bottomcontainerBox .buttons {
float: left;
margin: 4px 4px 4px 4px;
}

Heading off into an unknown or otherwise unfamiliar direction when traveling is part of what makes the experience both exciting and memorable. But don’t stray from the beaten path recklessly, especially if you’re in a particularly undeveloped country or region. Before you do, double check to make sure you have everything you need to ensure comfort, but above all survival.

photo credit: bettylynne
Need some ideas? Here are five right off the bat:
Compass
In the age of the smartphone, it’s easy to forget about simple survival tools such as a compass. But chances are you won’t be getting service in the depths of the Congo, so you’re going to need some back up. Never venture away from civilization without bringing a compass. It’s a classic component of exploration you cannot afford to be without.
Identification […]

A nyoker named Hannah posted this! Continue Reading…